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Educational 22 Aug 2018

Do you know what a harpsichord is?

Don’t worry if you don't: we find out from harpsichord master Robert Petre.

Arts 22 Aug 2018

Auckland marks 125 years of women’s suffrage

Join events and activities for all ages to mark this historic moment.

Environment 2 Aug 2018

Entries closing soon for Mayoral Conservation Awards

Auckland is celebrating its first ever Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Heritage 27 Jul 2018

Amazing heritage walks in Auckland

Check out these beautiful historic places in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Kids / Family 26 Jul 2018

10 great days out in Auckland

Which one would you choose?

Libraries 26 Jul 2018

200-year-old Māori drawings undergoing conservation

The drawings will be heading to an exhibition at the Royal Academy in London.

Arts 26 Jul 2018

Art Gallery Director bids Auckland farewell

Rhana Devenport is stepping down after five years in the top role at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

Heritage 23 Jul 2018

How much will Aucklanders pay to live close to a heritage area?

Recent research has revealed Aucklanders are prepared to pay more for a house close to a scheduled heritage place.

Cultural 11 May 2018

A tour through time

An exclusive look at the iconic Saint James Theatre.

Cultural 28 Apr 2018

Get the inside scoop with an Auckland archaeologist

Go behind the scenes with a true archaeologist.

Arts 14 Dec 2017

Six Auckland literary sites to explore

Some of New Zealand’s greatest writers have lived in the Auckland region, including literary luminaries like Janet Frame, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson and Riemke Esling.

Heritage 13 Dec 2017

Historic yacht club steered for heritage protection

Nestled into the shoreline below Marine Parade Reserve in Herne Bay sits an important part of Auckland’s yachting heritage.

Libraries 29 Nov 2017

UNESCO recognition for two heritage collections at Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries’ John A. Lee Collection and J. T. Diamond Collection were inscribed onto the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand documentary heritage register.

Heritage 13 Oct 2017

QuizAKL! What's your 1900s Auckland personality?

If you'd lived in Auckland during the 1900s, what job would you have done? Take our quiz and find out!

Heritage 10 Oct 2017

QuizAKL! How well do you know Auckland's transport heritage?

Test your knowledge of Auckland's transport heritage!

Heritage 2 Oct 2017

Meet the Auckland Council Heritage Team

The Auckland Council Heritage team play an important role protecting and conserving Auckland's historic heritage for present and future generations. With the Auckland Heritage Festival kicking in the weekend, we catch up with one of our heritage g...